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Solid State Logic Announces Release of Duende for PC and Intel Mac (25/1/2007)

Console-Grade Processing Now Available to All Workstation Users

Solid State Logic, the world's leading manufacturer of professional digital and analogue consoles, has proudly announced the much anticipated release of Duende V1.5. The new release makes Duende available to the huge community of PC-based producers and new-generation Intel processor-based Mac users. Solid State Logic exhibited Duende V1.5 at the NAMM Show, January 18 to 21.

Based on the powerful DSP technology behind SSL's acclaimed C-Series digital consoles, Duende is a sleek, 19" rack-mount unit that seamlessly integrates legendary console-grade SSL Channel EQ and Dynamics processing with a digital audio workstation. On-board DSP, connected to the DAW via Firewire, runs the SSL processing tool kit, relieving the burden on the host computer's CPU.

"Response to Duende has been extremely positive with sales of the initial Mac-only version exceeding our expectations," says Niall Feldman, Director of Product Marketing. "Response from Mac users who have the product has been fantastic and demand from PC users for a PC-compatible release has grown steadily since its release. In adding Mac Intel compatibility, we now offer SSL console-grade processing to all workstation users."

Duende allows for up to 32 channels of processing at sample rates up to 96khz. The EQ and Dynamics Channel provides a single plug-in slot EQ & Dynamics processing solution with all the power and processing flexibility of an SSL console channel.

Key features include:

¥ 4-band EQ, two shelving sections and two parametric ¥ Variable low-pass and high-pass filter ¥ Switchable EQ characteristics between E Series and G Series EQ ¥ "Over-Easy" soft ratio compression characteristic for smooth transitions ¥ Variable process order routing ¥ Dynamics side-chain processing with independent side chains for compressor and expander/gate

The Duende Bus Compressor delivers the punch and drive of the classic SSL Master Bus Compressor, a key element of many legendary recordings. Widely regarded as 'audio glue' for a mix, its sound is an essential component in creating a great mix.

"When we were searching for a name for the project, we kept coming back to the concept that this was a box that contained the spirit of SSL, and of those who work here," says Feldman. "Duende, a term used in flamenco connected to magic, spirit and passion, is a name that evokes all that we've achieved with this product-and all we hope it will inspire its users to achieve."

Duende V1.5 is available now for download from the SSL website.

www.solid-state-logic.com

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